prop and more speed????

[dennisrhall]

i have a 1967 65hp mercury on a 15 ft bass boat my prop now is a little scratched and the tips are a little bent not to bad, my question is how much more speed can i get if i get a new reg. prop? thanks in advance for all the great help i from you guys.

 

[JB]

Re: prop and more speed????

Prop topic

 

[LubeDude]

Re: prop and more speed????

Its hard to say exactly, but if your prop is as bad as it sounds, you rig will be a lot more efficient with a new prop.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: prop and more speed????

I know it's hard to believe but with a new prop that boat will run wide open!

 

[walleyehed]

Re: prop and more speed????

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[WillyBWright]

Re: prop and more speed????

You want a number? It all depends the damage. Slight damage will slow you down a little, major damage will slow you down a lot. They are repairable, cheaper than replacement. If you do buy a new one, consider one of a different pitch. Say if you're running a 17 now and want better holeshot, try a 15. More speed? Try a 19. Those are ballpark guesses. You really need a tach to help determine which way to go. You want the motor to turn 5500rpm with an average load at full throttle for the best performance.